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High conviction
High conviction
Lesser-known opportunities
Lesser-known opportunities
Well-regarded team
Well-regarded team

Investing in small-cap and micro-cap Australian listed equities via a high conviction portfolio

  • Offers investors exposure to micro and small cap companies, which are often less well known and researched compared to larger caps
  • Utilises BAEP’s research budget, proven research capabilities, and extensive network of industry contacts
  • Leverages the team’s historical success investing in emerging companies, including access to pre-IPO opportunities
  • Managed in accordance with BAEP’s robust, disciplined and proven investment philosophy and process
APIR code BFL3779AU
Benchmark Official RBA Cash Rate +5%
Portfolio manager Mark East
Client risk profile Growth
Recommended investment period Long term (minimum seven years)
Fees and charges Management fees and costs: 1.25% p.a. (including GST net of reduced input tax credits) of the Net Asset Value of the Fund

Performance fee: 20% of any amount by which the Fund’s return is more than 5% greater than the return generated by the official RBA Cash Rate

Management fees and costs consist of the annual management fee rate and capped recoverable expenses. For a detailed split of all fees and costs, refer to the PDS.
Investment amount Initial investment minimum: $10,000

Minimum additional investment amount: $1,000

Withdrawal minimum: $5,000

Subject to the Responsible Entity's absolute discretion.
Inception date 01 November 2017
29 February 2024
Fund Benchmark* Value add
1 Month 6.34% 0.73% 5.62%
3 Months 13.80% 2.30% 11.50%
6 Months 11.00% 4.61% 6.38%
1 Year 24.68% 9.29% 15.39%
3 Years p.a. 6.15% 7.06% -0.92%
5 Years p.a. 18.43% 6.54% 11.88%
Since Inception p.a.** 18.15% 6.58% 11.57%
Monthly performance history

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*Performance figures are net of fees and expenses. Past fund performance is not indicative of future performance.

Application 2.4382
Redemption 2.4260
Effective date 18/03/2024
Daily unit price history

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All unit prices are in AUD. This information is issued by Bennelong Funds Management Limited (ABN 39 111 214 085, AFSL 296806) (BFML) in relation to the Bennelong Emerging Companies Fund. The information provided is general information only. It does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice or an offer or solicitation to subscribe for units in any fund of which BFML is the Trustee or Responsible Entity (Bennelong Fund). This information has been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on the information or deciding whether to acquire or hold a product, you should consider the appropriateness of the information based on your own objectives, financial situation or needs or consult a professional adviser. You should also consider the relevant Information Memorandum (IM) and or Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) which is available on the BFML website, bennfundsmanagement.com.au, or by phoning 1800 895 388. BFML may receive management and or performance fees from the Bennelong Funds, details of which are also set out in the current IM and or PDS. BFML and the Bennelong Funds, their affiliates and associates accept no liability for any inaccurate, incomplete or omitted information of any kind or any losses caused by using this information. All investments carry risks. There can be no assurance that any Bennelong Fund will achieve its targeted rate of return and no guarantee against loss resulting from an investment in any Bennelong Fund. Past fund performance is not indicative of future performance. Bennelong Australian Equities Partners (ABN 69 131 665 122) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Bennelong Funds Management Limited (BFML), ABN 39 111 214 085, Australian Financial Services Licence No. 296806.

31 December 2023 distribution summary
31 December 2023 distribution CPU (cents) 2.0870
CUM distribution exit price ($AUD) 2.3341
Ex distribution exit price ($AUD) 2.3132
Ex distribution NAV price used for reinvestment ($AUD) 2.3190
Distribution timetable
CUM prices available 2/01/2024
CPU distribution rate available 3/01/2024
Ex prices available 3/01/2024
Payment of cash distribution 9/01/2024
Distribution statements sent to unitholders 8/01/2024
Monthly statements sent to unitholders 10/01/2024

Below is the consolidated distribution analysis for all Bennelong funds.

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